Once the candle on the last jack-o-lantern goes out, it’s officially The Holiday Season. Are you ready Atlanta?
Here are some tips for how to prep your rental home for guests and make your home a favorite spot for family and friends to gather over the holiday season.
Cold-weather cleaning
Spring isn’t the only time to give your place a thorough scrub. Before you play host or hostess for holiday gatherings, you’ll want your home to shine as brightly as the season’s lights. Wash windows to let in as much sunshine as possible, mop floors, and dust your home from top to bottom. If necessary, this is also a good time to steam-clean carpets, making floors a welcoming spot to play games and exchange gifts. Don’t forget to make your kitchen shine, too, in preparation for all those wonderful holiday treats and meals. Dont forget to check your smoke alarm batteries, any fire extinguishers, and replace the filters in yoru Heating and A/C Units!
Preparing for guests
It’s never too early to get your guest accommodations in order. In the guest room, get everything ready for out-of-town visitors. Collect extra pillows and blankets, freshen bedding, clear space in the closet and have fresh towels at the ready. A suitcase stand, either purchased or made by you out of decoratively stacked, vintage suitcases, is a welcoming touch. Place high-quality toiletries in a decorative basket for your guests to enjoy.
Whether you create it yourself or purchase holiday home decor from your favorite catalog or home store, creating a holiday mood with garlands, greenery and other items will make visitors to your home feel welcome. Holiday plants and pine boughs can be found at your local home improvement shop or florist. If you have vintage ornaments that are wearing out or that have lost their hook holders, place them in a decorative bowl or glass candle holder to let them sparkle. Candles (battery-powered are safest) and small lights add a warm festive glow throughout your home.
Opening your home for the holidays makes the season even warmer. Begin preparing your place now so that it will feel truly welcoming for your seasonal guests!
